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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was released 5 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus 5010

 E-M5 II 5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 5010 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus 5010

 E-M5 II 5010 

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II features physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II vs the 5010.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and 5010 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and 5010.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
82
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (310 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (310 CIPA)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (310 shots)
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus 5010
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus Stylus 5010
Alternate name - mju 5010
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic III
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $699 $150